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Reno Omokri led a march in the UK today, March 9, to protest against the elections that held in Nigeria.
The author stood at the Nigerian High Commission with other Nigerians in the disapora to protest the recently concluded elections.
Despite the rain, the protesters continued their march and held placards carrying different messages.
“All we are saying, give us free polls,” one placard reads.
Another reads: “Ariwoola, you praised G5. You are compromised. Step down from the election.”
Reno shared the video of their protest on Instagram and he wrote: “Even With The Rain, Nigerians Still Joined Me To Protest The Fiasco of #NigerianElections2023.”
Biden Congratulates Nigeria’s President-elect
Recall that Joe Biden, the President of the United States, has congratulated the President-elect of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his victory in the recently concluded presidential election. In his message of congratulations, President Biden expressed his support for Nigeria and his willingness to work with President-elect Tinubu.
President Biden also took the opportunity to issue a warning to the enemies of democracy, stating that the United States stands firmly in support of democracy and will not hesitate to take action against those who seek to undermine it.
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and a key strategic partner for the United States in the region. The two countries have a long history of cooperation on issues such as security, economic development, and regional stability.
President Biden’s message of support for President-elect Tinubu underscores the importance of the U.S.-Nigeria relationship and the Biden administration’s commitment to working with its partners in Africa to promote democracy, human rights, and economic growth.
In his message, President Biden said, “I congratulate President-elect Tinubu on his victory in Nigeria’s recent presidential election. The United States stands with Nigeria and is committed to working with President-elect Tinubu to strengthen our partnership and advance our shared goals of peace, security, and prosperity for all Nigerians.”
He added, “As we celebrate this momentous occasion, I also want to take this opportunity to warn the enemies of democracy that the United States will not tolerate any attempts to undermine the will of the Nigerian people or their democratically elected government. We stand firmly in support of democracy and will take action against those who seek to undermine it.”
President Biden’s warning to the enemies of democracy is particularly relevant given Nigeria’s history of political instability and electoral violence. The country has experienced several disputed elections in the past, and there have been instances of electoral fraud and violence.
President Biden’s message of support for President-elect Tinubu is also significant given the challenges facing Nigeria. The country is currently grappling with a range of economic, security, and social issues, including widespread poverty, corruption, and the ongoing conflict in the northeast.
President-elect Tinubu has promised to tackle these issues head-on, and his victory in the presidential election has been widely seen as a positive development for Nigeria’s democracy.
In his victory speech, President-elect Tinubu thanked the Nigerian people for their support and promised to work tirelessly to address the country’s challenges.
He said, “I am humbled by your support and your trust in me to lead this great nation. I promise to work tirelessly to address the issues facing our country, including poverty, corruption, and insecurity. Together, we can build a better Nigeria for all our people.”
President Biden’s message of support for President-elect Tinubu is likely to be welcomed by Nigerians, many of whom view the United States as a key ally and partner in their quest for development and prosperity.
It is also likely to send a strong message to those who seek to undermine democracy in Nigeria and elsewhere. The United States has long been a champion of democracy and human rights, and President Biden’s warning to the enemies of democracy is a clear signal that the U.S. will not tolerate any attempts to undermine these values.
In conclusion, President Biden’s message of congratulations to President-elect Tinubu is a clear sign of the importance that the United States places on its relationship with Nigeria and its commitment to promoting democracy and prosperity in Africa. His warning to the enemies of democracy underscores the need to remain vigilant against those who seek to undermine democratic values and institutions, both in Nigeria and around the world.